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farther

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of farther

resulting in an increase in amount or number for farther information on this condition, you should consult your family physician Synonyms added, another, else, additional, fresh, further, more, otherRelated Words accessory, adjunct, collateral, extraneous, peripheral, side, supplemental, supplementary; new; excess, extra, plus, spare, supernumerary, supervenient, surplus; complementary, contributoryNear Antonyms fewer, less

farther

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of farther

at or to a greater distance or more advanced point they had traveled farther down the Colorado River than any previous explorers Synonyms beyond, further, yon, yonder

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